Precision Medicine

Also called personalized medicine, this evolving field makes use of an individual’s genes, lifestyle, environment and other factors to identify unique disease risks and guide treatment decision-making.

44 hospitals join AI-powered medical research network

Dozens of hospitals and research institutions across the United States and Europe have joined a new AI-powered medical research network.

Myia Labs raises $6.75M for AI patient-monitoring platform

San Francisco-based startup Myia Labs has raised $6.75 million in seed funding to further develop its patient-monitoring platform, according to Yahoo Finance.

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Researchers develop AI-powered device to detect signs of ovulation

Researchers with the Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) in Boston have developed a device that uses AI to automatically detect signs of ovulation in women, according to a recent study. The device could mean a more cost-effective and accurate resource for women looking to plan or prevent pregnancy.

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Social determinants of health impact most consumers

A majority of consumers have at least one social determinant of health (SDOH) challenge that could impact their care, according to a survey from medical billing service Waystar.

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4,000 Kaiser Permanente workers on strike

Four thousand California-based mental health workers with Kaiser Permanente went on strike this week to call attention to the need for more clinicians and better scheduling for patients.

AI-powered app can screen for anemia with fingernail picture

An Atlanta research team has developed a smartphone app that can screen for anemia just by taking a picture of a person’s fingernails—paving the way for a new, noninvasive method to detect and diagnose the condition.

Award for AI medical research returns for second year

An AI company is giving charities an opportunity to boost their medical research and solve critical challenges with its platform.

Ted Danson's new show will feature AI effort to treat disease

A television series led by actor Ted Danson will showcase how a company is using various technologies, including AI, to help treat type 2 diabetes in India.